Central Adelaide Local Health Network

Statewide – SA Pharmacy

• Salary: AHP3 - $108,347.00- $116,216.00p.a. (pro-rata) + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Bedford Park SA, 5042
• Part Time, Ongoing Role working 22.5 hours per week (Sunday, Monday and Tuesday), to support the Older Persons Assessment and Emergency Liaison (OPAL), and the Residential Aged Care Outreach Team (RCOT) units at SALHN.

About the role

As a Pharmacist for the RCOT and OPAL teams, you will take a leading role in the organisation, management and daily operation of an acute geriatric focused clinical area, ensuring the safe and effective use of medicines across the hospital. You will provide a comprehensive and high-level range of pharmacy services, exercising independent professional judgement to support optimal patient outcomes and uphold best practice standards.

Working closely with medical, nursing and allied health teams, you will deliver accurate and timely medicines information, therapeutic advice, and support for clinical decision-making. Your expertise will guide the safe, evidence-based and cost-effective use of pharmaceuticals, in line with hospital policies and professional standards. This role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient care through leadership, collaboration and excellence in pharmacy practice.

About You

You are a dedicated and experienced Pharmacist who brings strong clinical knowledge, leadership, and a commitment to delivering safe, high-quality pharmacy services. With a passion for optimising patient outcomes, you demonstrate initiative, professionalism and the ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications & Registration: Hold a Bachelor of Pharmacy (or equivalent) and are registered or eligible for registration with the Pharmacy Board of Australia.

Experience & Expertise: Extensive experience in hospital pharmacy practice, with proven leadership, supervisory and management capabilities.

Communication & Collaboration: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage patients, clinicians and colleagues across all levels.

Analytical & Organisational Skills: Strong problem-solving and research abilities, exceptional attention to detail, and the capacity to manage competing priorities within a complex clinical environment.

About us

Statewide Clinical Support Services (SCSS) is a unique public healthcare organisation that serves health consumers and provides specialist clinical services to the health system in South Australia. SCSS encompasses BreastScreen SA, SA Dental, SA Medical Imaging, SA Pathology, and SA Pharmacy. Come and work with us to improve the health and well-being of South Australians, across all age groups and at any time of their life or health need.

What we offer

• Attractive salary packaging available
• Strong community minded culture and values providing world class care to South Australians
• Opportunity for movement across the SA Health system: There are always opportunities for you to develop your skills and your career at one of our many metropolitan or regional sites

Diversity and inclusion:

Statewide supports and fosters a culture in which employees feel they belong and feel safe at work. The culture aims to encourage all people to use their talents and to be valued and rewarded for their contributions.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.

Application Information:

• Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and compliant Immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.
• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Please note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies or third parties will not be accepted for this position.

Job ref: 918504

Enquiries to:

Vinod Thomas Position: Deputy Director, Pharmacy Services
Phone: 8204 4400
E-mail: [email protected]

Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Friday 31st October 2025

Attachments

918504 SA Pharmacy AHP3 Role Description.pdf

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